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Mountain Climbers

Execution Guide

  1. Start in a high plank position with hands directly under shoulders.
  2. Brace your core and keep your back perfectly flat.
  3. Rapidly drive your right knee toward your chest.
  4. Quickly switch legs, driving the left knee forward while extending the right leg back.
  5. Continue alternating in a fast, running motion.

Range of Motion

Drive the knee fully under the chest without elevating the hips.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Bouncing the hips up and down
  • ×Rounding the upper back
  • ×Looking down at the feet

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval24-48 hours

Goal

Increase heart rate while actively engaging the core stabilizers

Difficulty

Intermediate

Burn (10m)

80-100

Equipment

None

Anatomy

Primary
Rectus AbdominisHip Flexors
Secondary
ShouldersChestTricepsQuads